Manufacturing Engineer I (Aerospace and Defense)

Location: Sparks, Nevada, United States; in-office workplace with a hybrid environment and occasional travel.

Company

hirify.global develops aerospace, national security, command and control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection, and security solutions for defense, government, commercial, and international customers.

What you will do

• Create detailed work instructions and process documentation.
• Assist with manufacturing process design and implementation for new and existing products.
• Collaborate with design engineers on Design for Manufacturability and Design for Assembly reviews.
• Help develop and implement production tooling and fixtures.
• Participate in troubleshooting manufacturing issues and resolving production problems.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that increase production efficiency and quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• 0–2+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering.
• Basic proficiency with computer-aided design software and process documentation.
• Conceptual knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Familiarity with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a United States Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for employment, and non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible.
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.

Nice to have

• Manufacturing internship or cooperative education experience.
• Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and aerospace and defense industry experience.
• Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing according to ASME Y14.5.
• Knowledge of parametric design, model-based definition, material and hardware selection, manufacturing, and production processes.
• Familiarity with work-instruction and traveler development, non-conformance dispositions through a Material Review Board, new product introduction, and transition to production.
• Exposure to Product Lifecycle Management, Manufacturing Execution System, and Manufacturing Resource Planning systems.
• Experience with circuit card assembly troubleshooting, repair, or assembly; ESD prevention; RF circuitry; electronics; complex wiring harnesses; and soldering.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, multidisciplinary work focused on mission execution, innovation, agility, and national security.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; and a 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%.
• Three weeks of paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
• Hybrid work environment with occasional travel.

Hiring process

• The posting will remain open for at least five days and may be extended based on business needs.